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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Infrastructure Analyst - **Company:** Simmons & Simmons - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £47,564.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Github, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Log Analysis, Microsoft Software, SQL Azure, Virtual Desktops, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Kusto Query Language, Runbook, VMware VSphere, Datadog, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Science Logic, Git, Information Technology, Bicep, Elastic Beanstalk, Terraform, Network Server, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Key Vault - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5835745147 ## About the Role At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services., The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. * Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. * Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. * Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). * Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). * Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. * Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. * Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. * Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. * Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. * Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. * A Strong problem-solver with proactive, engineering-led mindset. * Self-motivated technical lead and mentor. * Comfortable working as a senior engineer in a collaborative, geographically diverse and inclusive team. * Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. * Excellent Knowledge of the Azure and Windows Stack. ## Description We are looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol., This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. You will be required to act as senior technical authority within the platforms team, supporting decision-making, mentoring engineers, and shaping the Azure roadmap., * Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. * Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) * Act as a senior escalation point for complex Azure platform incidents; leading to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). * Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. * Lead reliability and resilience improvements such as such as performance tuning, resource optimisation, cost optimization using FinOps and provide availability enhancements, aligned to our service- level expectations. * A senior analyst is expected to be a point of contact and escalation at all times, taking ownership of incident management, while providing 3rd & 4th level and technical support. * Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance * Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. * Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. * Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud subscription. Delivery collaboration & technical project contribution * Collaborate with stakeholders, architects and engineers to translate requirements into Azure designs and deliver working solutions. * Contribute to planning and execution of cloud-focused initiatives, identifying risks and dependencies early and supporting smooth transition into support. * Maintain clear technical documentation (design notes, runbooks, standard operating procedures) in the team's knowledge base., We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: * Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. * Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. * Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. * We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. 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